Cullman County, AL - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Cullman County

Cullman County Schools serves students from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade across a wide rural area in north-central Alabama. The district enrolls a substantial number of students, making it one of the larger employers and providers in the county. Its student body is predominantly white, with a Hispanic population that represents roughly one in ten students, and small shares of Black, Asian, Native American, and multiracial students. Data on how many students qualify for free or reduced-price meals was not reported, so a family looking at economic need across the district would need to check school-level figures.

Academically, the picture splits by subject. English language arts results are generally stronger across all tested grade levels. In nearly every grade from third through eighth, a solid majority of students met proficiency standards, with the highest rates seen in the elementary grades and a slight dip in seventh grade. Math proficiency is lower overall and shows a more pronounced decline as students get older. In the early elementary grades, roughly two in five students were proficient, but by seventh grade that figure drops to under one in four. Science results, available for grades four and eight, show that about half of students reached proficiency. These scores come from the state’s ACAP assessments for the 2024-25 school year, and only a single year of data is available, so there is no way to see whether performance is improving or declining. Parents considering the district should look closely at how individual schools within the county approach math instruction, especially for middle school students.

The district operates a network of schools spread across the county, including multiple elementary, middle, and high schools in communities such as Good Hope, Hanceville, Holly Pond, Vinemont, West Point, Fairview, and Cold Springs. A technology academy and a few specialized centers also serve students. Because the county is the only district in Cullman County, there is no direct comparison with neighboring districts in the same county for metrics like proficiency, spending, or chronic absenteeism. Families comparing options will need to look at schools in adjacent counties or at individual school-level data within this district.

Housing within the district’s boundaries varies widely. Home values span from modest to high, with the district-weighted average falling in the middle range relative to national levels. The most expensive areas are in the western part of the county near Crane Hill and Arley, while more affordable pockets exist around Hanceville and other smaller towns. Rental data is limited but suggests that renting is generally less expensive than buying, though the difference varies by location. The broader economic context includes a mortgage rate just above six percent and a median household income that aligns with national trends.

A family looking at Cullman County Schools will find a district where English language arts is a clear strength in the early and middle grades, while math performance trails and warrants a closer look at each school’s support structures. The lack of data on free lunch eligibility, discipline, staffing, and chronic absenteeism leaves gaps in the picture, and parents may want to ask schools directly about these areas. With a single year of state results and no graduation rate reported, it is difficult to assess long-term outcomes from this data alone. The district’s geographic spread means that the experience of a student in one part of the county may differ considerably from another, so visiting individual schools and talking to current families is a practical next step.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

9,902

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 10%

Black 1%

White 84%

Asian 0%

Two+ 5%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

62%

75%

Gr 4

59%

69%

Gr 5

68%

84%

Gr 6

57%

68%

Gr 7

51%

68%

Gr 8

56%

72%

Math

Gr 3

37%

54%

Gr 4

34%

46%

Gr 5

37%

51%

Gr 6

30%

45%

Gr 7

17%

34%

Gr 8

23%

37%

Science

Gr 4

43%

56%

Gr 8

42%

55%

Schools in this District

27 schools are officially reported under this district.

Parkside Elementary School

Cold Springs High School

Cold Springs Elementary School

Fairview High School

Good Hope High School

Hanceville High School

Holly Pond High School

Vinemont High School

Welti Elementary School

West Point High School

Fairview Elementary School

Fairview Middle School

Good Hope Elementary School

Good Hope Middle School

Hanceville Elementary School

Hanceville Middle School

Holly Pond Elementary School

Vinemont Elementary School

Vinemont Middle School

West Point Elementary School

West Point Middle School

Cullman Area Technology Academy

Good Hope Primary School

Cullman Child Development Center

Cullman Area Resource Education

Harmony School

West Point Intermediate School

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

44%

Grade 3

39%

Grade 4

43%

Grade 5

37%

Grade 6

24%

Grade 7

30%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

68%

Grade 3

63%

Grade 4

75%

Grade 5

62%

Grade 6

58%

Grade 7

64%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

48%

Grade 4

48%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$267,069

Year-over-year change+3.8%

Range across 18 ZIP codes$178K to $521K

vs. state typical1.13x

vs. national typical0.73x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (18 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
35077	Hanceville	$213K	+2.4%	20.9%
35057	Cullman	$282K	+6.0%	17.6%
35179	Vinemont	$249K	+3.9%	11.8%
35058	Cullman	$261K	+5.0%	10.2%
35033	Bremen	$297K	+1.9%	9.1%
35055	Cullman	$250K	+4.9%	7.0%
35053	Crane Hill	$521K	+5.4%	6.3%
35083	Holly Pond	$235K	+4.4%	4.5%
35098	Logan	$250K	+1.4%	3.5%
35019	Baileyton	$228K	+3.6%	2.5%

Showing top 10 of 18 ZIP codes by land area weight

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,271/mo

Range across 2 ZIP codes$1,186 to $1,527/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (2 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
35077	Hanceville	$1,186	—	20.9%
35055	Cullman	$1,527	—	7.0%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,348/mo

Home price / national median income3.2x

Annual rent / national median income18.2%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$77/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$236,705 (+1.2% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

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